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Tony Matthews on the Chevy Ilmor 265B Indy engine

Posted on October 30, 2012 by MCG

This latest Tony Matthews cutaway at Mac’s Motor City Garage is a very special one: the Chevy Ilmor 265B Indy car engine.  Continue reading →

Posted in Tony Matthews | Tagged Ilmor 265B

Video: GM’s Tilt-a-Whirl engine dyno

Posted on October 25, 2012 by MCG

When we first saw one of these gizmos, we immediately thought of the question the Joker once asked of Batman: “Where did he get all those wonderful toys?” Now have a look at GM’s magical g-loading engine dyno.   Continue reading →

Posted in Technology | Tagged engine dyno

Chevrolet Gen 5 Small Block V8 revealed

Posted on October 25, 2012 by MCG

Pontiac, Michigan — Chevrolet has unveiled the Gen 5 Small Block V8 that will power the 2014 C7 Corvette. Here’s the first in-depth look.  Continue reading →

Posted in Industry News, Technology | Tagged Gen 5 Chevy V8, LT1

Video: first lap at Circuit of the Americas

Posted on October 24, 2012 by MCG

It’s really on. The United States Grand Prix will indeed take place November 18 in Austin, Texas. Here’s in-car video of Mario Andretti in a Lotus 79 taking a ceremonial first lap of the brand new course.  Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports

First look: Chevrolet SEMA 2012 show cars

Posted on October 23, 2012 by MCG

Chevrolet has offered an early look at some of the show cars the brand will have on display at the SEMA show in Las Vegas next week. Continue reading →

Posted in Industry News

Saturday Morning CarTune: Jeepster

Posted on October 20, 2012 by MCG

Today’s musical selection is the great 1971 T. Rex earworm, “Jeepster.”  Continue reading →

Posted in CarTune

Video: Greatest R/C car chase ever! What?

Posted on October 19, 2012 by MCG

Because you’re never too old to be childish, here’s another fun video featuring grown men playing with toy cars.  Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports

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